1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25 | On Thursday, May 12th 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Ferrara met with Facility Representative Elaine Howard and Alecia Spillman for an unannounced annual inspection. At 12:15 PM, LPA toured the facility including all activity and classroom spaces, restroom, food service and outdoor play areas. Census included 43 preschool children in care with five staff. Facility Representative was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM.
Facility Representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
Classrooms all appeared clean including the carpets and floor. Chemicals and cleaning materials were kept inaccessible to children. Playground equipment and surfaces were inspected and are in good condition with enough resilient material under climbing structures to absorb a fall. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors in water bottles. The bathroom was clean and all sinks and toilets were in operating condition. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises and the facility has at least one functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Menus were posted for snacks and lunches. LPA observed the appropriate postings were visible to parents. LPA observed a current children's roster. The facility is equipped with First Aid equipment. LPA observed parents are signing their children in and out of the center.
At 1:15 PM, a sample of staff files were reviewed. LPA observed two out of three staff files were missing a current Mandated Reporter certificate and Facility Representative was advised that all staff must complete the training every two years. LPA observed that two out of three staff files did not have all required documentation present in their files. |